Blyth
Blyth Meaning & Origin
About Blyth
The surname Blyth is of English origin and has multiple possible meanings. It is derived from the Old English word "blithe," meaning cheerful or happy, and could have been a nickname given to someone with a cheerful disposition. Alternatively, it could have originated from a place name, such as Blyth in Nottinghamshire or Blyth in Northumberland, indicating that the bearer of the surname hailed from one of these locations. Overall, the surname Blyth is associated with positivity and happiness.
Popularity
Surname Popularity by Ethnicity
The surname Blyth is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
- Number of People with the name Blyth: 907
- Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
- Ranking: 26814
- Frequency per 100k people: 0.31
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Blyth based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Pronunciation
Accessibility & Communication
How to write the name Blyth in Braille
Here's how to represent Blyth in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
How to sign the name Blyth using Sign Language
The image below shows how you can spell Blyth using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.
